Episodes

  • Episode 296 — World Cup Bold Predictions and Poor Decisions

    Episode 296 — World Cup Bold Predictions and Poor Decisions
    Jun 5 2026
    Mark and Jorge put their reputations on the line with their World Cup predictions. From the quarterfinals all the way to the final, they build their tournament brackets, pick a champion, and make their calls for Golden Boot winner, tournament MVP, biggest overachiever, and more. They also identify the team most likely to disappoint, the player who could flop, the veteran who still has one more great tournament in him, and a dark-horse player who might emerge on the world stage. Some predictions are sensible. Others... will almost certainly be used against them later. If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a rating or review. You can find everything at linktr.ee/fromthebackline or follow us @FromTheBackLine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Episode 295 - VAR: What is it good for?

    Episode 295 - VAR: What is it good for?
    May 23 2026
    Mark and Jorge are back to break down another eventful week around the Whitecaps. They react to what they felt was an unfair red card to Yohei, ask the big question about VAR and whether it’s actually helping the game, and look back at the match against Houston. They also get into the ongoing Chucky Lozano situation in San Diego, preview the upcoming match against San Diego FC, and discuss the new soccer clock experiment making the rounds. If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a rating or review. You can find everything at linktr.ee/fromthebackline or follow us @FromTheBackLine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Episode 294 - Berhalter > Everyone Else

    Episode 294 - Berhalter > Everyone Else
    May 16 2026
    Mark and Jorge are back for another week of Whitecaps talk, including a look back at the matches against San Jose and Dallas FC. They also preview the upcoming clash with Houston, react to some potentially positive news around the club’s relocation situation, and discuss the growing confidence around this Whitecaps side. Plus: an AI-generated description of the show, and a conversation about why Sebastian Berhalter might just be the king. If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a rating or review. You can find everything at linktr.ee/fromthebackline or follow us @FromTheBackLine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Episode 293 — Is Messi Bad for MLS?

    Episode 293 — Is Messi Bad for MLS?
    May 7 2026
    Mark and Jorge are back to break down the latest around the Whitecaps. They recap the match against LA Galaxy, ask whether the team is relying too heavily on Müller, and check in on Kenji Cabrera’s situation. They also look ahead to San Jose and get into a bigger conversation — has Messi actually been good for MLS? If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a rating or review. You can find everything at linktr.ee/fromthebackline or follow us @FromTheBackLine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 292 - #SaveTheCaps

    Episode 292 - #SaveTheCaps
    May 1 2026
    Mark and Jorge are back to break down another big week around the Whitecaps. They revisit the ongoing relocation conversation, look back at the win over Colorado, and take stock of a demanding eight-match road stretch. Plus, some Vancouver FC talk. If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a rating or review. You can find everything at linktr.ee/fromthebackline or follow us @FromTheBackLine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 291 — Football First, Baseball Second (feat. Martin Nash)

    Episode 291 — Football First, Baseball Second (feat. Martin Nash)
    Apr 24 2026
    Mark and Jorge wrap up the Whitecaps’ long homestand, including a look back at the win over Sporting Kansas City. They also dig into the ongoing conversation around a potential relocation of the club, and what it could mean for the future of soccer in Vancouver. Plus, Vancouver FC head coach Martin Nash joins the show. If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a rating or review. You can find everything here or follow us @FromTheBackLine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Episode 290 - Jorge sings...again.

    Episode 290 - Jorge sings...again.
    Apr 9 2026
    Mark and Jorge dive into a Vancouver vs Portland match that had everything, send a little love Thomas Müller’s way, and preview the upcoming clash with the New York Red Bulls. Plus: Priso out of World Cup contention, Vancouver FC’s season opener, and Sartini back in town. If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a rating or review. You can find everything at linktr.ee/fromthebackline or follow us @FromTheBackLine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Episode 289 - "I wish I had never met Diego Valeri"

    Episode 289 - "I wish I had never met Diego Valeri"
    Apr 4 2026
    This week, Mark and Jorge check in on the latest World Cup qualifiers and where things stand heading into the tournament. They ask whether Italy is still a true football giant, revisit a rivalry 12 years in the making, and get into some of the new rules that could be coming to the World Cup as well as the Wenger offside proposal. If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a rating or review. You can find everything at linktr.ee/fromthebackline or follow us @FromTheBackLine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins